Researchers find five new frog species in the Peruvian Amazon

In short

• Researchers have discovered five new frog species in Peru.
• The region is one of the most biologically diverse on the planet.
• The Rainforest Partnership has funded research missions in Peru since 2019.

Why the Good News Desk likes this one

Each newly named species adds to the count of life that scientists know about. The Peruvian Amazon is among the most biodiverse places on the planet, so finds there matter for understanding the wider ecosystem. The source credits years of funded research missions for the work.

Ask this story

Answers come only from the material behind this story, with a link to the source.

For kids

Scientists found five frogs that nobody had named before. They found them in a big rainforest in Peru. Frogs like these help us learn how the forest works.